Street Vendors and Related Salespersons (ANZSCO 6217) play a vital role in selling goods and services in Australia. They operate on established routes, door-to-door, and at street and market locations. This occupation requires certain skills and qualifications, which we will discuss in detail.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Street Vendors and Related Salespersons unit group have a skill level commensurate with the qualifications outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

Some occupations may require a short period of on-the-job training in addition to or instead of formal qualifications. However, in certain instances, no formal qualification or on-the-job training is necessary.

Tasks Include:

• Collecting goods and transporting them along established routes, to door-to-door areas, and to street and market locations
• Displaying and demonstrating goods, and explaining their qualities to customers
• Informing customers about new goods and services
• Receiving payments and providing change to customers
• Recording transactions on customer receipts and sales records
• Wrapping and packaging goods sold
• Developing lists of prospective customers and seeking new business opportunities
• Ordering and purchasing goods for sale, and monitoring stock levels
• Attracting attention through activities such as playing music, singing, and calling out goods and services for sale

Occupations:

• 621711 Cash Van Salesperson
• 621712 Door-to-door Salesperson
• 621713 Street Vendor

621711 Cash Van Salesperson

A Cash Van Salesperson drives a van or light truck on established routes to sell goods and services. This occupation requires a skill level of 5. Specializations within this occupation include Ice-cream Van Vendor and Milk Vendor.

621712 Door-to-door Salesperson

A Door-to-door Salesperson sells goods or services directly to customers at their homes. This occupation also requires a skill level of 5. Specializations within this occupation include Door-to-door Fundraising Collector and Party Plan Salesperson.

621713 Street Vendor

A Street Vendor sells goods or services to customers at a street or market location. This occupation also requires a skill level of 5. A specialization within this occupation is Market Stall Vendor.

Street Vendors and Related Salespersons contribute significantly to the economy by providing convenient access to goods and services for customers. Their role in the Australian market is crucial, and they play an important part in the overall sales industry.